Schedule

Fogbee Spring Tour - USBR 23 and Return

The basic plan is to cycle USBR 23 from the Kentucky state line to Ardmore, AL, over 3 days, stay Saturday night, April 26, in the America's Best Value motel in Ardmore and cycle back over next 3 days to East Nashville or Hendersonville, according to group preference. Although we have made some advance preparation at The Nashville Downtown Hostel and Henry Horton State Park Inn, each person is responsible for his or her own arrangements. 

Day 1: 42 Miles 2300 Ft of Elevation. At KY line Y state line on US 31W on US 31 W and ride USBR 23 to Nashville Downtown Hostel on 1^st Ave across street from Riverfront Park. $30 per person. Lunch somewhere in White House or Goodlettsville. Dinner in Downtown Nashville.

Day 2: 59 Miles 3400 Ft of Elevation.  From Hostel ride USBR 23 to Henry Horton State park. $40/pp double occupancy. Lunch south of Franklin, Dinner at Henry Horton Restaurant.

Day 3: 62 or 71 Miles 4400 Ft of Elevation.  From Henry Horton Inn and ride USBR 23 to Ardmore, AL. Those leaving here (62 Mi)ferried back to Hendersonville. Rest backtrack via different route  (72 mi) to America's Best Value in Ardmore, TN.  Those not caring about riding every inch could stop here and sag to Ardmore. Lunch at Crossroads Market in Delina. Dinner somewhere in Ardmore TN/AL.

Day 4: 57 miles 3100 Ft of Elevation. From America's Best Value, Ardmore, TN, to Mt Pleasant America'sBest Value Inn $49 +tax per night for two twins. Breakfast at Shady Lawn Truckstop next to motel.

Day 5: 68 miles 3700 Ft of Elevation Mt Pleasant to BestWestern Dickson. $76.49 for two Queen sized beds. Many fast foods and Cracker Barrel nearby.

Day 6: 61 miles 4100 Ft of Elevation. Dickson, TN to Riverwood in East Nashville.  Lunch at Riverview Restaurant in Ashland City.

Day 6: 73 miles and a lot of climbing.  Dickson to Fairways Drive in Hendersonville.